The napping pods were a place to take naps at Noisebridge, and also a harm-reduction experiment in mitigating the [[sleeping at Noisebridge]] problem. In the ~5 months that they existed, dozens of people used them - mostly for short periods of time.

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Several people were vocally opposed to them throughout their existence, and the pods were eventually [https://www.noisebridge.net/pipermail/redshirts/2013-September/000149.html destroyed] by Andrew "Dru" Byrne on September 24, 2013.

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:: ''A nap is a short period of sleep, typically taken during daylight hours as an adjunct to the usual nocturnal sleep period. Naps are most often taken as a response to drowsiness during waking hours.'' &mdash; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nap Nap], from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

:: ''A nap is a short period of sleep, typically taken during daylight hours as an adjunct to the usual nocturnal sleep period. Naps are most often taken as a response to drowsiness during waking hours.'' &mdash; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nap Nap], from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The '''Hacker Stacker Napping Pods''' (HSNPs) are located near the northwest corner of the space.

The '''Hacker Stacker Napping Pods''' (HSNPs) are located near the northwest corner of the space.

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From Wikipedia:

From Wikipedia:

::''Napping has been found to be both physiologically and psychologically beneficial. Napping for 20 minutes can help refresh the mind, improve overall alertness, boost mood and increase productivity.'' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nap#Benefits Read more about the benefits of napping]

::''Napping has been found to be both physiologically and psychologically beneficial. Napping for 20 minutes can help refresh the mind, improve overall alertness, boost mood and increase productivity.'' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nap#Benefits Read more about the benefits of napping]

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== Log ==

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Time, Date, Number of Users

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07:00, 06/21/2013, 3

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11:00, 06/22/2013, 2

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10:00, 06/24/2013, 1

Latest revision as of 18:26, 30 October 2013

The napping pods were a place to take naps at Noisebridge, and also a harm-reduction experiment in mitigating the sleeping at Noisebridge problem. In the ~5 months that they existed, dozens of people used them - mostly for short periods of time.

Several people were vocally opposed to them throughout their existence, and the pods were eventually destroyed by Andrew "Dru" Byrne on September 24, 2013.

A nap is a short period of sleep, typically taken during daylight hours as an adjunct to the usual nocturnal sleep period. Naps are most often taken as a response to drowsiness during waking hours. — Nap, from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[edit] What should I do if I notice someone overusing the napping pods?

You are empowered to ask them to stop. It may help to invite them to read this page, and the sleeping at Noisebridge page, and to ask what other people think. Thank you for helping to maintain an excellent environment at Noisebridge!

Napping has been found to be both physiologically and psychologically beneficial. Napping for 20 minutes can help refresh the mind, improve overall alertness, boost mood and increase productivity.Read more about the benefits of napping